February 2019 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

I'm curious
by Francis Geraci 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

How do "Ground controllers" command the "Birds" Secret handshakes, back doors, special frequencies ? I'd love to see a "Ground control" station. Maybe a "YouTube" ? Now, that's a job I'd love, or maybe NOT. I'm sure it A LOT of work. Thanks Guy's for "always" being there, to care for "Our Girls" IF not appropriate, it's OK, just curious. W1FXX

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Re: [amsat-bb] Lost recordings of passed worked on 31 January 2019
by Roy Dean 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

> > Hello all: > I need help with recordings of recent passes. I made a mistake turning on > my audio recorder, and I have no way to reconstruct my log. > On Thursday 31 January, I worked a few passes of AO-91 and AO-92 while > mobiling through some fairly rare grids: FN58, FN57, FN67 and FN66. These > passes were as follows:- AO-91: starting at 1433, 1607 and 1744 GMT- AO-92: > starting at 1345, 1518 and 1653 GMT. > Do any of you have recordings of these passes? Did you work me on those > passes? I would like to rebuild my logs so the people I worked will get > credit for those grids. > 73, > Dave VE9CB also VO2AAA - my GO11, FO62 and FO93 logs are all uploaded to > LotW 17:44z AO-91 https://network.satnogs.org/observations/439351/ 16:53 AO-92 https://network.satnogs.org/observations/442168/ There may be more, but I think these are the only two of decent quality --Roy K3RLD

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Lost recordings of passed worked on 31 January 2019
by Dave G. ve9cb＠rac.ca 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

Hello all: I need help with recordings of recent passes. I made a mistake turning on my audio recorder, and I have no way to reconstruct my log. On Thursday 31 January, I worked a few passes of AO-91 and AO-92 while mobiling through some fairly rare grids: FN58, FN57, FN67 and FN66. These passes were as follows:- AO-91: starting at 1433, 1607 and 1744 GMT- AO-92: starting at 1345, 1518 and 1653 GMT. Do any of you have recordings of these passes? Did you work me on those passes? I would like to rebuild my logs so the people I worked will get credit for those grids. 73, Dave VE9CB also VO2AAA - my GO11, FO62 and FO93 logs are all uploaded to LotW

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AO-85 status?
by skristof＠etczone.com 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

I was hoping to do early morning QSO on AO-85 just now. I didn't hear any other QSOs, but I did hear the Fox voice say "Safe mode" a couple of times. I'm aware that the bird has been having battery issues lately. I did not attempt a call. Just what is "Safe Mode"? Is it OK to make a call when the bird is in safe mode? There is another pass this afternoon when AO-85 will be in full sun. Will it be in transponder mode then? I know these are basic questions, but I appreciate the help. Steve AI9IN

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FUNcube Dashboard Auth Code Recovery
by David Johnson 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

Hi, If you have lost you authorisation code for the dashboards, we now have a page on which you can request the code to be sent to your registered email address. http://data.badgersoft.com/recover-authcode 73 - Dave, G4DPZ

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JY1Sat Data on FUNcube Warehouse
by David Johnson 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

Hi The data now displays fitter messages and WOD as well as real-time. http://data.amsat-uk.org/ui/jy1sat-fm (fm indicating Flight Model) Thanks for you patience as we make changes 73 Dave Sent from my iPhone

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DUV Decoding question
by Francis Geraci 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

First, I want to "Thank", Alan, WA4SCA, for his "guidance". He pointed out my problem with "decoding" DUV data. I had forgotten about the "filtered" audio issue. He pointed out that I need to use "9600 baud" data. On my first decoding attempt, I recorded a pass on my phone, cleaned it up in "Audacity" and tried to decode it with the "Funcube" software. That, of course, was a failure. Audio was great. No data. decoded. Question, Mainly for Icom user's. Do I get the unfiltered Audio / DUV from the* 6-pin mini DIN TNC connector* or the *#12 pin on the accessory connector ? *I don't know if either provides unfiltered audio. How do You Icom guys do it ? I understand that "Dongles" are perfect, but I don't want a "computer in the mix. Just my Icom IC-xxxx. ( 4 each ) My IC-706 is "ready" in a "Go" bag. Thanks in Advance W1FXX - Beautiful Sunny Fla. Key's

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L/v ops
by Andrew Glasbrenner 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

All, Please be careful to leave some gaps for the new ops on L/v mode. Those running low power, handheld, or with manual tuning may need a few extra seconds to get on frequency and be heard. 73, Drew KO4MA

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AO-92
by Mike Seguin 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

Just a quick heads up, AO-92 has switched back to U/v. No L/v on the last pass. -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ "A closed mouth gathers no feet"

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EN64/EN74
by ch 03 Feb '19

03 Feb '19

Hi I hope to activate the EN64/EN74 line on today's (3-Feb) pass of AO91 at 1849UTC. Possibly also the AO85 pass at 1825UTC too, if the SAT is in operation. QSL to LOTW. If you need either grid, I'd be happy to hear you. 73Chris AA8CH

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